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salivation

 

[ ˌsælɪˈveɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological reaction

Salivation refers to the process of producing saliva in the mouth. It is a crucial biological reaction that occurs in anticipation of or in response to food intake, playing a key role in digestion. This process can be triggered by taste, smell, or even thought of food.

Synonyms

saliva production, spit secretion

Examples of usage

  • Her salivation increased when she smelled the fresh bread.
  • The anticipation of the meal caused excessive salivation.
  • Salivation can be a reflex action to certain stimuli.
  • During the cooking show, viewers often experience salivation.

Translations

Translations of the word "salivation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salivação

🇮🇳 सलिवेशन

🇩🇪 Speichelsekretion

🇮🇩 salivasi

🇺🇦 саливація

🇵🇱 ślinienie

🇯🇵 唾液分泌

🇫🇷 salivation

🇪🇸 salivación

🇹🇷 tükürük

🇰🇷 침 분비

🇸🇦 سَلَفَة

🇨🇿 slinění

🇸🇰 slinenie

🇨🇳 唾液分泌

🇸🇮 slinjenje

🇮🇸 sýru

🇰🇿 тістегі

🇬🇪 სალივაცია

🇦🇿 salivasiya

🇲🇽 salivación

Etymology

The word 'salivation' originated from the Latin 'salivatio', which itself is derived from 'saliva', meaning 'spittle' or 'saliva'. The Latin term 'saliva' is related to the Proto-Indo-European root 'sē-,' which conveys the meaning of 'to drip' or 'to flow'. Salivation has been recognized in the context of physiology and biology for centuries, with historical references to its role in digestion and the anticipation of food. With advancements in medical science, the understanding of salivation has evolved to encompass not only its biological functions but also its implications in various medical conditions. Today, salivation is a common subject of research in fields such as neurology, where it is studied in relation to reflexes and the nervous system.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,201, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.